CARPENTRY GROUP LEADER

GENERAL DEFINITION

This is supervisory carpentry work. An employee in this class supervises the activities of a small to moderate-sized crew of journey level and advanced performance level carpenters, semiskilled and/or laboring personnel engaged in the fabrication, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of wooden articles, equipment and structures. Work may include participation in the more difficult and complex work assignments. Work is performed under the general supervision of a maintenance supervisor. Working conditions involve some disagreeable aspects.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

1. • Positions in this class must be responsible for supervising the activities of a group of journey level and advanced performance level carpenters engaged in the fabrication, construction, alteration, and repair of wooden articles, equipment, and structures.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Reviews work orders; inspects job sites; makes estimates of time and materials for specific work; orders the required supplies; determines work priorities and assigns work; reviews work in progress and upon completion for conformance to job orders, work instructions and standard trade practices; ascertains that work is performed under safe work conditions.

Directs the activities of personnel engaged in shop work using manual and power tools and equipment to fabricate, construct and repair articles such as wooden desks, tables, shelves and shanties.

May perform skilled bench work in a carpentry shop operating such equipment as power saws, joiners, planers and wood lathes.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the carpentry trade and the qualities and uses of various woods

• the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the carpentry trade

SKILL IN:

• the use and care of tools, materials and equipment of the carpentry trade

ABILITY TO:

• plan, assign and review the work of a group of employees engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of carpentry fixtures and accessories

• interpret and work from blueprints, sketches and specifications

• estimate time and materials

• follow oral and written instructions and to prepare rough working sketches

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 1/64.)

EDUCATION:

Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Four years of experience in the carpentry trade as a helper or apprentice.

AND

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of journey level carpentry experience.

OR

Any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Carpentry Group Leader, if required by work assignment.

Class Established 1/53

Spec. Revision:

CSC - 2/96

Ad. Board - 5/96

Latest Spec. Revision and Change in pay rate:

CSC – 6/19

Ad. Board – 7/19